A webinar was organised to discuss the current scopes and prospects of the ICT sector that are open for all female students. This event was jointly organized on 1st September 2020 by Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and it’s three year ESDG4BD project.
Over the past few years, python has emerged as the most standard language for solving problems. Python is considered as the most popular and in-demand programming language. Some survey revealed that Python has taken over languages such as Java, C, C++ and has made its way to the top. Asides from being computer programmer, a problem solver needs to be skilled in latest programming language. From that concept, Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) organized a camp on python language for girls on 20 August to 22 August 2020.
Bengali language has been added to the certification program of open source hardware and software and the world's most popular development board manufacturer 'Arduino'. In other words, along with the languages of eight countries of the world, one can also take part in this technical certificate examination in Bangla and get the certificate.
In current technological oriented economy, it is mandatory to have proficiency in Microsoft Office. Employees with strong computer skills fare better the job markets better than their counterparts. Computer skills is now considered as the prerequisite of entering the job market. New job seekers need to focus on this skill for formulating professional development plan for future career growth. From this concept, Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and ESDG4BD organized a 2 hour long ICT camp on MS Office Application Packages.
In the competitive world of employment there has no alternatives of being skilled on multi-tasking job. This make it more vital to present oneself in a smart way. For approaching any job, a complete resume is required of a job seeker so that recruiter get to know whether this candidate is eligible for that specific position or not. So an accurate and appropriate resume can help to get hired faster. Thinking this, Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and ESDG4BD project jointly organize a workshop on effective resume writing workshop for girls to increase their participation in job market.
“Youth Engagement for Global Action” is the concept of International Youth Day 2020. The essence of this year's theme is to involve the youth in various local, national and international organizations so that they can become more efficient. With this in mind, Bangladesh Open Source Network organized various activities for three days from 12th-14th August, 2020. Enabling the engagement of youth in such formal political mechanisms does raise the fairness of political tasks by turning down democratic deficits, contributes to better and more sustainable policies, and also has symbolic importance that can further contribute to restoring trust in public institutions, especially among youth.
Since the innovation of computers and the birth of the internet, the growth of technology is changing lives. With the rapid growth of smartphones, gadget development, and the increasing reach of tech in everyday life, web development is one of the most attractive fields in the tech industry. And being a developer is one of the coolest and most beneficial jobs in today’s world. Since female students can play an important role in the country's economy, it is important to make them skilled in the area of programming, web development, problem-solving etcetera similarly as boys. Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) mainly organize the workshop named ‘WordPress Essential’ to encourage the girls from ICT non-ICT sector to involve more in ICT related working field specially in web developing sector.
An online e-Uddokta Haat kicks off from 17 July 2020 under the initiative of “Chakri Khujbo na Chakri Debo”, a platform of Bangladesh Open Source Network to inspire young people in self-employment. It will continue till July 30. The initiative is to stand by the side of entrepreneurs who have been affected severely by COVID-19 by presenting the products and services of young entrepreneurs to online buyers. http://uddoktahaat.com web address has a total of 32 organizations.
Exploring the opportunities in freelancing world can enhance the possibility of women economic empowerment along with achieving their career goals. In this regard, Bangladesh Open Source Network and BDApps are going to collaboratively take some initiatives to increase women participation in the world of developer community. With a firm determination to involve women from all walks of life in the digital scene of Bangladesh, this women engagement initiatives come as a breakthrough for women empowerment.
কোভিড-১৯ মহামারিতে প্রতিটি খাতের ভয়াবহতা দৃশ্যমান। তারই একটি দিক হচ্ছে, কারিগরি ও ভোকেশনাল শিক্ষা। এই ধরণের শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলো ধীরে ধীরে বন্ধ হয়ে যাওয়ার উপক্রম হয়েছে। জাতিসংঘের হিসেবে বলা হচ্ছে, কারিগরি শিক্ষার সঙ্গে জড়িত, বিশ্বব্যাপী ৭০ শতাংশ শিক্ষার্থী শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়ার পথে রয়েছে।